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Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law
Move Over, Slow Down (penndot.gov)
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WELCOME TO THE PALMER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT
Welcome to Palmer Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Larry Palmer, Chief of Police

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Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free.

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Mobile App Available
Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area. Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anonymously submit tips to authorities. Android - IOS

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Involved in a crash?
The Palmer Township Police Department Officers investigating crashes have been instructed to issue CRASHDOCS.ORG cards with the date and incident number to all drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident.

The Drivers or Owners involved in a Reportable crash are encouraged to purchase their Crash Report online at that website.
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Online Reporting System
With the spread of the Corona Virus across the globe, The Palmer Township Police and CRIMEWATCH has seen the need to better protect our first responders from catching or spreading the virus. We believe that CRIMEWATCH can help you reduce unnecessary physical contact for non-emergency incidents.

As such, CRIMEWATCH has developed an Online Reporting System for the Palmer Township Police Department, FREE of charge.
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Can we find your home quickly?
Every second counts in an emergency, can First Responders find your home?

Help us find you so that we can help you!

Consider making your address clearly visible from both directions on the street.

Consider reflective markers on your mailbox post AND your home.

Keep trees and grass trimmed around your markers.

Thank you!

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Palmer Township Police Department Camera Registry
REMINDER for Palmer Township Residents & Businesses,

The Palmer Township Police Department is seeking assistance in establishing a Security Camera Registry to aid in Crime investigations.

The goal of the camera registry program is to deter crime and promote public safety through collaboration between the Palmer Township Police Department and the community we serve.
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Reports
If you are looking for a report, click on NEED A REPORT? to begin your search

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Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accredited Agency
The Palmer Township Police Department received accreditation on July 16, 2014 from the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.

The department was re-accredited in 2017.

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August 19, 2021

Palmer Township Community Days Rules and Code of Conduct

Palmer Township Community Days Rules Palmer Township Community Days are all about fun and there are a handful of rules in place to ensure good times for all. This Event will comply with all current and applicable Pennsylvania Orders regarding COVID-19 and all applicable COVID-19 safety mitigation...

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August 10, 2021

Groh, Dustin Robert - 3929 (a)(1) Retail Theft and 1 additional charge

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Readington Township Police Department had Dustin Groh in custody on an outstanding warrant out of Palmer Township. On Monday, August 9, 2021, Groh was transported from Warren County, NJ, and arraigned in front of Magistrate Taschner. Bail was set at $10,000, Groh was...

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Charges:

3929 (a)(1) Retail Theft, 903 (a) Conspiracy (retail theft)

July 31, 2021

Flanagan, Dudd III - 3929 (A) Retail Theft (F3)

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-05851 If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to the police. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the...

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Charges:

3929 (A) Retail Theft (F3)

July 31, 2021

Siemasko, Michael - 3922 (a)(1) Theft by Deception and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-06915 If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to the police. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact...

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Charges:

3922 (a)(1) Theft by Deception, 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property

July 31, 2021

Scruggs, Fatimah - 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-07295 If you see the suspect, do not approach her. Dial 9-1-1 and report her location to the police. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the...

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Charges:

3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property, 3928 (a) Unauthorized use of automobiles and other vehicles

August 10, 2021

Groh, Dustin Robert - 3929 (a)(1) Retail Theft and 1 additional charge

On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, Readington Township Police Department had Dustin Groh in custody on an outstanding warrant out of Palmer Township. On Monday, August 9, 2021, Groh was transported from Warren County, NJ, and arraigned in front of Magistrate Taschner. Bail was set at $10,000, Groh was...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

3929 (a)(1) Retail Theft, 903 (a) Conspiracy (retail theft)

July 8, 2021

LEWIS, PETER RANEIL - 3929 (A) Retail Theft (F3)

Peter Lewis was taken into custody by the Lower Southampton Police Department at 0200 hours on Thursday, 8 July 2021, on unrelated charges to Palmer Township PD's warrant. There was a warrant also out of Philadelphia PD for Lewis; at this time, Lewis is being held by Philadelphia PD on their...

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Charges:

3929 (A) Retail Theft (F3)

July 5, 2021

Marsteller, Kyle Russell - Possession of Controlled or Counterfeit Substance; Possession with Intent to Use Drug...

Phillipsburg Police Department apprehended Kyle Marsteller this morning at 0620 hours on this agency's active warrant. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 Issuing Authority : MDJ- Jacqueline Taschner Holding Department : Palmer Township Police Department...

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Charges:

Possession of Controlled or Counterfeit Substance; Possession with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia; Public Drunkenness; Disorderly Conduct

July 3, 2021

Reyes, Edward - 4101 (a)(2) Forgery (F2) and 5 additional charges

Allentown Police Department apprehended Edward Reyes on Friday, July 2, 2021. Reyes was turned over to the Palmer Township Police Department based on our criminal warrant. Thank you for everyone's assistance. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Thursday July 1st, 2021 Issuing...

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Charges:

4101 (a)(2) Forgery (F2), 4120(a) Identity Theft (F3), 4106 (a)(1)(ii) Access device fraud (F3), 3921(a) Theft by unlawful taking (M1), 4106 (a)(3) Posses Access Device Knowing Counterfeit or Altered (M3), 7611 (a)(1) Unlawful Use of Computer (F3)

July 2, 2021

Nichols, Richard Gilbert - Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer and 7 additional charges

On Thursday, July 1, 2021, at approximately 1630 hours, Palmer PD was contacted by Upper Saucon Township PD advising they had Richard Nichols in custody on a warrant issued from Palmer Township Police. Nichols was taken to Central Booking for arraignment. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal...

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Charges:

Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer, Driving on Divided Highways, False Identification to Law Enforcement, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Registration Required, Drivers Required to be Licensed, Driving While Under Suspension

July 31, 2021

Flanagan, Dudd III - 3929 (A) Retail Theft (F3)

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-05851 If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to the police. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

3929 (A) Retail Theft (F3)

July 31, 2021

Siemasko, Michael - 3922 (a)(1) Theft by Deception and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-06915 If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to the police. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact...

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Palmer Township Police Department

Charges:

3922 (a)(1) Theft by Deception, 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property

July 31, 2021

Scruggs, Fatimah - 3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Felony Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-07295 If you see the suspect, do not approach her. Dial 9-1-1 and report her location to the police. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact the...

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Charges:

3925 (A) Receiving Stolen Property, 3928 (a) Unauthorized use of automobiles and other vehicles

July 18, 2021

Bartholomew, Dezirae - 780-113(A)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-04319 If you see the suspect, do not approach her. Dial 9-1-1 and report her location to the police. If you have any information about her whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact...

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Charges:

780-113(A)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance, 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

July 18, 2021

Amos, Donald - 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin) and 3 additional charges

Warrant Type: Criminal / Arrest Extradition: Misdemeanor Surrounding States Alias: Palmer Police Incident: 21-04319 If you see the suspect, do not approach him. Dial 9-1-1 and report his location to the police. If you have any information about his whereabouts, please submit a tip below or contact...

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Charges:

780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Heroin), 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Meth), 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (Xanax), 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

November 10, 2020

Suspicious Activity / Attempted Child Luring

An 11 year old male EASD student reported that as he was walking home, along Walter Avenue, from his bus stop. An unknown male operating a tan / brown sedan displaying a blue and green decal of the word "GLITCH" on the driver’s side rear window, yelled “Do you want some candy?" The boy ignored this...

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Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

June 3, 2019

Help in Identifying Suspects

HELP IN IDENTFYING SUSPECTS Palmer Police #: 19-04376 Retail Theft – Giant Food Market on 6-1-2019 Retail theft on 06-01-2019 at the Giant Food Market, 801 S.2th Street in Palmer Township. The pictured unknown male subjects took groceries which included seafood, diapers, cases of Snapple, and...

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Incident Type:

Shoplifting

December 2, 2020

Puppy Theft

***DELAYED POSTING***Due to Technical difficulties in obtaining video and photos The Palmer Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft of a puppy from The Pet Shop in the Palmer Park Mall on Saturday,11/21/2020 at 5:51pm. The stolen pup is a black and white female French Bulldog...

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Current

November 30, 2020

Vehicle Break In - Help Identify

Need assistance in identifying the males in the video. On November 30, 2020 at 0300 hours they were in the Old Orchard section of Palmer Township entering vehicles that were left open. Numerous vehicles were entered and items were stolen. Both are white males, one wearing a red, white and blue...

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Current

October 23, 2020

Attempt to Identify

Theft of signs Police Incident # Palmer Township PD - Help Identifying Video of Palmer Township PD - Help Identifying Attempting to identify this female subject. Female subject entered a home owner’s property on Blenheim Drive, using their driveway, pulling a red cart on 10-15-2020 shortly after 5:...

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Current

October 5, 2020

Help in Identifying

An unknown individual entered a vehicle on Woodside Drive in Palmer Township. Unknown race male, wearing a possible Under Armour hoodie, light in color. Male was wearing a face mask concealing his identity. If anyone can identify this actor please contact the Palmer Township Police Department non-...

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Current

August 31, 2020

Help Identifying Individual Attempting to Enter Vehicles

Looking to identify the individual in the video. Location: 3100 block of Florian Avenue Time: 0200 hours Crime: Trying to enter vehicles Description: white male wearing a white baseball cap, dark colored shirt, dark athletic pants with a solid white stripe and sneakers. Palmer PD - Attempt to...

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August 19, 2021

Palmer Township Community Days Rules and Code of Conduct

Palmer Township Community Days Rules Palmer Township Community Days are all about fun and there are a handful of rules in place to ensure good times for all. This Event will comply with all current and applicable Pennsylvania Orders regarding COVID-19 and all applicable COVID-19 safety mitigation...

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Palmer Township Police Department

July 1, 2021

FIREWORKS

Our residents are reminded of the lawful and Unlawful uses of Fireworks. Please familiarize yourselves with the provided information, particularly of the RESTRICTIONS and how they apply to residential areas, and their effects on your neighbors! Fireworks FAQ provided by Fireworks FAQ (pa.gov) House...

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May 19, 2021

Palmer Police receive First Aid Kits from LVHN

5/18/2021 The Palmer Township Police Department would like to acknowledge Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Donation of multiple First Aid Kits for our Department. These First Aid Kits are designed for Patrol use to assist our Community members. Additional First Aid Kits are specific for our K9s and...

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May 5, 2021

Assistance with Park Vandalism

*** The Palmer Township Police Department is seeking the assistance of our residents. *** Since opening the Park Restrooms for public use, we have noted a rash of vandalism. Specifically, at LaBarre Park. Almost nightly these restrooms have been vandalized and then require daily repairs by your...

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April 27, 2021

Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law

Move Over, Slow Down (penndot.gov) Move Over, Slow Down Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law requires drivers approaching an emergency response area who are unable to safely merge into a lane further away from the response area to slow to at least 20 mph less than the posted speed limit. An emergency...

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